Laptops

01 Microsoft Surface Book with Performance Base

microsoftstore.com PRICE From £2,249 Tested T3 270 This 13.5-inch notebook is powerful for its size, has killer battery life, and a super screen that’s also a tablet. It’s fantastic. t3 says Awesomely powerful and flexible.

02 DELL XP S 13

dell.com PRICE From £1,149 Tested N/A The XPS 13 is brilliantly designed and outperforms its rivals under the hood. The infinity display gives you the expanse of a 13.3-inch screen on an 11.9-inch laptop. t3 says With its fantastic performance and build, it’ll serve you well for years to come.

03 apple Macbook Pro

apple.com/uk PRICE From £1,749 Tested T3 264 Supremely powerful with loads of innovation, including USB-C and that brilliant Touch Bar... But come on Apple, give us back that glowing Apple logo! t3 says The ultimate laptop for any task. It’s pricey, but worth every penny.

04 MICRO SOF T Surface Pro 4

microsoftstore.com PRICE From £989 Tested T3 252 A sleek design, a bright display, an upgraded pen and plentiful power make the Pro 4 a brilliant choice for productive commuters. t3 says Microsoft has arguably made the best Windows tablet there is.

05 HP SPEC TRE 13

pcworld.co.uk PRICE From £1,149.99 Tested T3 258 Stunning looks are married to a premium spec sheet, but the battery life could be better and you only get a Full HD screen. t3 says There are one or two negatives, but you get outstanding performance, future-proofing and a gorgeous design.

06 Microsoft surface book

microsoftstore.com PRICE £1,299 Tested T3 253 Microsoft’s next-level hybrid offers a flexible keyboard hinge and a detachable screen – it serves as both a tablet and a laptop. Nice looks, screen and power, but it’s pricey. T3 says The ultimate hybrid for work or play.